Monroe County , Tennessee
Population: 47,054 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,648 Home $199,700 Rent $699/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 47,054 residents, Monroe County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike.
$56,648
Median Income
household
$199,700
Home Value
median
$699/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,648 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,107 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% |
| Median Home Value | $199,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $699/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 47,054 |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.8%
Obesity
12.2%
Diabetes
22.2%
Smoking
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
31.9%
No Physical Activity
30.8%
Depression
37.6%
Insufficient Sleep
74.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 60.9 · 61th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
63.77
🌀 Hurricane
60.33
🔥 Wildfire
68.58
❄️ Winter Storm
45.00
🌍 Earthquake
89.06
☀️ Drought
55.57
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